Complete before initial Tier 2 meeting
RTI
SKILLS INVENTORY
Name
Last
First
Teacher(s) Completing Checklist
Age
Sex
Grade
Date
Middle
Please rate the student compared to the age level peers. A “NO” response indicates an area of concern/weakness.
“NA” indicates a skill that may not be age or grade appropriate for the student.
YES
MOTOR COORDINATION
a. Exhibits adequate gross motor coordination (walking, running, etc.).
b. Displays adequate fine motor coordination or coloring, cutting, and tracing.
c. Copies simple shapes, designs, numerals, and letters.
d. Prints legibly/correctly forms letters and numbers.
e. Correctly spaces words and sentences.
ORAL EXPRESSION (Use of spoken language to communicate ideas)
a. Can provide labels for common objects.
b. Quantity of verbal product is comparable to age group.
c. Vocabulary development is appropriate for age group.
d. Is able to “find” words to express ideas.
e. Considering cultural background, grammatical structure is comparable to peers.
f. Uses sequential order when orally relating experiences or stories.
g. Voice quality and fluency of speech are appropriate for age level.
h. Speech is easily understood; pronunciation is appropriate for age level.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION (Ability to understand spoken language at level that
is age appropriate)
a. Appears to understand the meaning of orally presented information without visual clues.
b. Can follow verbal directions at an age appropriate level.
c. Can follow multiple-step commands.
d. Can sequence orally presented information (from stories or lectures).
e. Detects humor and/or understands idiomatic expression of others.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION
a. Draws pictures and/or uses letters and phonetically spelled words to communicate about experiences,
stories, people, objects, or events.
b. Prints name, self-selected words, and letters of the alphabet.
c. Writes a minimum of three sentences about a topic.
d. Writes about self-selected topics (e.g., personal experiences, book rewrites) using pictures,
letter/sound associations, and know words.
e. Communicates ideas by using the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing,
publishing.
f. Can communicate ideas effectively in writing.
Sentences
Paragraphs
Stories/reports
g. Quality of written product is comparable to age group.
h. Vocabulary development is appropriate for age group.
i. Uses sequential order when writing experience or stories.
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NO
NA
YES
BASIC READING (Recognizing and decoding words)
If mastery is below grade level placement, indicate instructional level:
a. Identifies letters.
b. Has mastered sound-symbol correspondence.
c. Can read without letter reversals or letter order transposition when decoding.
d. Reads without excessive omissions, substitutions, or repetitions.
e. Recognizes and retains sight words at instructional level.
f. Decodes/blends unfamiliar phonetic regular words.
g. Can read fluently (without losing place and tracts smoothly from line to line, etc.).
h. Self corrects word recognition errors.
i. Can orally or silently read an assigned passage with age appropriate speed.
j. Can recall previously introduced words in context (i.e., vocabulary).
k. Uses context clues to assist in decoding unknown words.
READING COMPREHENSION (Understanding and relating information)
If mastery is below grade level placement, indicate instructional level:
a. Is making good progress towards meeting grade level/course standards.
b. Can comprehend meaning of vocabulary words.
c. After reading passage, recalls facts.
d. Can locate requested information on a page.
e. Can determine main idea.
f. Can sequence events.
g. Makes inferences beyond the test.
h. Follows written instructions.
MATH CALCULATION (Ability to use basic mathematical operations)
If mastery is below grade level placement, indicate instructional level:
a. Is making good progress towards meeting grade level/course standards.
b. Can rote count.
c. Can count objects/symbols accurately.
d. Can match numerals and sets.
e. Can compute accurately (i.e., without careless mistakes).
f. Has mastered grade appropriate math facts.
g. Comprehends place value.
h. Completes operations requiring multiple steps (regrouping, division, etc).
i. Demonstrates understanding of fractions, decimals, and percents.
MATH REASONING
If mastery is below grade level placement, indicate instructional level:
a. Is making good progress towards meeting grade level/course standards.
b. Has mastered the language of mathematics (positional words, greater/less than, etc.).
c. Recognizes and comprehends key words/signs which indicate operation used in word problems.
d. Sets ups numerical statement from information given in a word problem.
e. Solves problems involving time, money and measurement.
f. Estimates responses to everyday problems in time, money, measurement (i.e., How long is it until lunch?
How far is it to school?, etc).
g. Sets up/solves word problems involving multiple steps.
ATTENTION/MEMORY
a. Can focus attention on relevant stimuli and screen out distractions.
b. Sustains attention and concentration at an age appropriate level.
c. Can shift attention from one activity to another.
d. Stays on task during: large group instruction
small group instruction
one-to-one instruction
e. After instruction, student can remember directions.
f. Can recall information on a day-to-day basis.
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NO
NA
g. Can recall information on a long-term basis (weekly tests, unit tests).
YES
WORK HABITS
a. Assignments are completed accurately.
b. Assignments are turned in on time.
c. Complete assignments are turned in.
d. Works independently for an age appropriate amount of time.
e. Reduction of work yields greater accuracy.
f. Willingly corrects errors/edits work.
g. “Thinks” before responding/answering questions.
h. Transfers previously learned information to new situations.
i. Comes to class with proper materials.
j. Keeps track of belongings.
k. Keeps materials/desk area organized.
l. Consistently completes homework.
m. Student begins assignments on time and follows directions.
n. Participates voluntarily in class discussion.
EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL
a. Follows class rules.
b. Generally cooperates/is compliant with teacher requests.
c. Adapts to new situations without getting upset.
d. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
e. Makes/keeps friends at school.
f. Work cooperatively with others own age.
g. Is pleased with good work.
h. Independently initiates activities.
i. Is alert and responsive.
j. Responds appropriately to praise.
k. Responds appropriately to correction/consequences.
l. Resists becoming discouraged by difficulties or minor setbacks.
SOCIAL LANGUAGE
a. Can read/interpret body language and other non-verbal social cues.
b. Uses appropriate eye contact.
c. Understands and uses appropriate physical boundaries
d. Uses basic social language: greetings/farewells/introductions/polite forms (please, thank you, etc)
e. Demonstrates age appropriate conversational skills (i.e., initiates and maintains topic, etc.)
f. Asks and answers questions appropriately for age level.
g. Understands and uses sophisticated language such as humor, sarcasm, etc. (MS & HS)
h. Shares ideas, opinions and remarks in a socially appropriate manner.
COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
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NO
NA